When you think of today’s top brands, which ones come to mind first? Maybe you think of Apple and its reputation for leading the world in innovative technology and beautifully designed products or Nike for inspiring and clothing today’s top athletes. Developing your brand is the single most important asset to an organization. “Brand isRead… Read more »
The US Federal Government is the largest and most complex entity in human history. It has hundreds of different agencies with countless subdivisions and bureaus, making it impossible for anyone to have a consistent picture of its entirety. With such complexity, how can citizens begin to understand federal budgets and where their tax dollars go?Read… Read more »
Everyday your data is at risk. Cybercriminals are constantly getting smarter and finding new ways to hack your most valuable assets. So how do you stay abreast of the top security measures to protect you and your agency? In a recent GovLoop training, Protecting Your Data: More Than an IT Problem, cybersecurity experts Brad Rounding,Read… Read more »
A wise man, Pat McCrory, once said, “interacting with government should be as easy as checking the latest scores on the internet or even shopping online.” McCrory, governor of North Carolina (which happens to be the fourth fastest growing tech state in the country) is making his vision come true. In GovLoop’s recent State andRead… Read more »
We live in a world that relies heavily on technology and data. Everything has become more digital and accessible, even for government agencies. But with better technology comes the need for stronger cybersecurity measures. Cyber criminals are always getting smarter and finding new ways to steal your information. It’s crucial that government agencies create andRead… Read more »
As we prepare for GovLoop’s State and Local Tech Trends Virtual Training, we are posting blogs about many of the sessions and some of the tips and best practices our experts will share. The virtual training is October 21st from 11AM-3PM ET and free for everyone — make sure to register here! Three digits Americans knowRead… Read more »
Open data mandates and federal records management are becoming more of a prominent issue on the government’s research agenda. With so much data and information the government brings in on a daily basis, it’s imperative that agencies stay organized. According to Hudson Hollister, Founder and Executive Director of Data Transparency Coalition, “Open data mandates andRead… Read more »
October 2015, the month and year Marty McFly visited the future. If you’ve seen any “Back to the Future” movies you may recall the future having flying cars, hoverboards, and even self-tying shoes. While you may not have any of those futuristic inventions lying around at home, they actually exist. So what else can weRead… Read more »
Looking at data governance is kind of like looking at a messy garage with boxes piled to the ceiling. When it comes to data, or garages, people tend to get into a hording mentality because they want to keep everything that’s out there. And as time goes on, the boxes begin to pile higher andRead… Read more »
As we prepare for GovLoop’s Second Annual State and Local Innovators Virtual Summit, we are posting blogs about many of the sessions and some of the tips and best practices are experts will share. The summit is September 16th from 10AM-5PM ET and free for everyone — make sure to register here! One of the most important aspectsRead… Read more »